Chicken Kanti - Kashmiri Eid special Snack

Name: Chicken Kanti - Kashmiri Eid special Snack
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg boneless cubes chicken; 2 tbsp Garlic paste; 1 tsp Ginger powder; 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 2-3 tbsp Curd; 1 tbsp Cumin powder; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 tbsp Fennel powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste; 2 tsp Kasuri Methi or dried Fenugreek Greens; 3-4 tbsp Cornflour; 3 cups Oil (for deep frying); 2-3 tbsp Oil; 3 large thinly sliced Onions; 1-2 large thinly sliced Tomatoes; 2-3 slit Green Chillies; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp Fennel powder; 4-5 thinly sliced cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tsp Salt or to taste; 2-3 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

ZMA @zesty5

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My last recipe of the Year 2025!
Chicken Kanti is a favourite and a beloved snack in Kashmir enjoyed both at home and the restaurants alike. This version is made without any MSG or food colours yet delivers rich and bold flavours.
It's a perfect snack on any given day. Though a perfect marination is important, it still can be made and enjoyed with a shorter duration of marination. However the texture might differ a little.
It's an excellent option for any special occasion or a family get together. The best part is that it would be loved by all. It would also suffice a large crowd.

With simple spices and a unique style of cooking, this Kashmiri snack is an instant hit with my folks. I usually make it on the weekends. It is indeed worth mentioning that it is enjoyed during the Bakra Eid days when you get bored of eating only the Lamb and the Beef. This Chicken Kanti comes as a saviour and is a boon. People enjoy it a lot with their families and friends. Hence it's a perfect choice to make at any party. Let's begin with the recipe straight away.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

35-40 minutes

5-6 servings

1 kgboneless cubes chicken
2 tbspGarlic paste
1 tspGinger powder
2 tbspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
1 tbspVinegar
2-3 tbspCurd
1 tbspCumin powder
1 tbspCoriander powder
1 tbspFennel powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 1/2 tspSalt or to taste
2 tspKasuri Methi or dried Fenugreek Greens
3-4 tbspCornflour
3 cupsOil (for deep frying)
2-3 tbspOil
Onion Tomato Marinade -
3large thinly sliced Onions
1-2large thinly sliced Tomatoes
2-3slit Green Chillies
1 tspCumin Seeds
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspCumin powder
1 tspCoriander powder
1/2 tspFennel powder
4-5thinly sliced cloves Garlic
1 tbspVinegar
1 tspSalt or to taste
2-3 tbspchopped Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

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Steps

35-40 minutes

1

Marinate chicken with all the ingredients as mentioned preferably overnight. Or if in a hurry, at the least for an hour until all the other necessary preparations are done.
2

The second step is to prepare the onion tomato marinade. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and give them all a good mix.
3

Now it's time to deep fry the well marinated chicken cubes. Do it in batches and fry until golden brown. Drain well and set aside.
4

In the meantime, heat oil in a wide pot. Add the onion tomato marinade. Saute it on a medium to high heat so that it doesn't leave water and remains crisp. Do not over do it.
5

Add the fried chicken cubes to this and give it a real good mix. Let it just cook for about 2-3 minutes more until the masala or the marinade coats the chicken cubes really well. Garnish with lots of chopped coriander and mint leaves.
6

Serve it piping hot right away as is or alongside anything you wish. Enjoy!

Tips

Overnight marination of the Chicken is absolutely necessary for the juicy and the succulent meat.

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ZMA @zesty5

on December 31, 2025 17:49

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.